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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.36, 35,489.08 and 15,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.36, 35,489.08 and 15,759.28 is: 23,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.36 : 35,489.08 = 15,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.36/35,489.08 = 15,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.36x = 35,489.08 × 15,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.36x = 559,282,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,282,348.66/23,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,646.94

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